Carroll Community College

10/08/2026

What started as one trip to Italy turned into seven adventures and counting.

When Carroll alumna Karin Johnsson signed up for her first Travel Program course, she wanted to earn college credit while exploring Italy. She didn't expect it to spark a lasting interest in international travel.

Since then, she's visited six European countries with Carroll, explored famous landmarks and lesser-known places, made lasting friendships, and found inspiration for her work as an artist.

Karin shares some of her favorite travel memories and why she keeps returning for another trip: https://www.carrollcc.edu/articles/how-carrolls-study-abroad-travel-program-sparked-students-love-of-exploring-the-world/

10/07/2026

There’s still time to join us today for a conversation rooted in real experience.

At 12:30 p.m. in K100, NAMI volunteers will share their stories during the free In Our Own Voice panel presentation.

You’ll hear honest perspectives about living well with mental illness, including what happened, what has helped, and what comes next. A live Q&A will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions, along with questions that were submitted anonymously in advance.

10/06/2026

Join us today from 12:30–2 p.m. in the Café for Mental Health Trivia.

You’ll answer questions about mental health resources and
statistics, compete for prizes, and leave with information that could be useful for you or someone you know.

10/04/2026

Join us for Echoes of Us, the kickoff event for the campaign, on Monday, October 5 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Great Hall.

The event brings together music, creativity, and conversation. You’ll be able to make your own jewelry using free Honor Beads and hear the Mental Health Playlist made from songs submitted by students around campus.

10/02/2026

Four guitars. One unforgettable evening.

Experience the sound of classical guitar reimagined when the Atlantic Guitar Quartet takes the stage at Carroll! Known for its innovative programming and collaborations with other visual and performing artists, the quartet brings contemporary music to life through works by today’s composers, including Benjamin Verdery’s acclaimed Ellis Island, Olga Amelkina-Vera’s ocean-inspired Seaglass, Douglas Lora’s virtuosic Atlantic Variations, and others.

Kelly W. Hill Theater in the Scott Center | FREE admission
Atlantic Guitar Quartet | Friday, October 9 | 7 p.m.

10/02/2026

There’s been a lot happening in early childhood education, and Carole Williamson has seen the field evolve over more than 40 years.

Our Professor and Director of Early Childhood Education was invited to join the Early Childhood Chats podcast to talk about a subject she cares deeply about: preparing future educators for the realities of the classroom.

Carole shares what she’s learned from decades in the field, why hands on experience matters so much, and what future educators need to grow into confident, thoughtful teachers.

It’s a conversation grounded in years of teaching, mentoring, and helping future educators find their place in the field.

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09/30/2026

What would it look like to create a campus where mental health can be discussed openly and without stigma?

That’s the idea behind .

In partnership with NAMI Metro Baltimore, brings our campus community together to learn about mental health, hear from people with lived experience, discover resources, and make space for questions and conversations.

Starting September 21, students can contribute a favorite feel-good song to the Mental Health Playlist on whiteboards around campus and anonymously submit questions for NAMI volunteers.

Then, October 5–7, events will offer more opportunities to listen, learn, and connect.

Take the pledge to listen and help create a campus where conversations about mental health are welcomed.

https://iwilllisten.namibaltimore.org/how-to-listen/take-the-pledge/

09/29/2026

Listening can be a simple but meaningful way to support conversations about mental health.

Drawing from his own experiences, Dylan Zentner shares why seeking support and knowing that resources are available have become important to him. It’s also why he’s taking the pledge.

events come to campus October 5–7 in partnership with NAMI Metro Baltimore, creating opportunities for our community to listen, learn, and connect.

09/28/2026

What does kindness look like in everyday life? Sometimes, it starts with listening.

Attentive listening can show compassion, respect, and care while creating space for conversations that matter. That’s the idea behind , coming to campus October 5–7 in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metro Baltimore.

You can get involved before the campaign even begins. Look for whiteboards around campus and add your favorite feel-good song to our Mental Health Playlist.

Student submissions will be played during events throughout the week.

Monday, October 5 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Echoes of Us | Great Hall, Kahlert Foundation Center
Hear the Mental Health Playlist while creating a free Honor Beads bracelet or necklace that can represent your own mental health journey and experiences.

Tuesday, October 6 | 12:30–2 p.m.
Mental Health Trivia with Prizes | Café, Naganna Center
Test what you know about mental health facts and campus resources.

Wednesday, October 7 | 12:30–2 p.m.
NAMI In Our Own Voice | K100, Bollinger Conference Center
NAMI Metro Baltimore volunteers will share their personal mental health experiences, including their journeys leading up to diagnosis and what living well with a mental health condition can look like. The event concludes with a student-driven Q&A, with opportunities to submit questions anonymously in advance.

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Listening to ourselves and one another can help build a culture where people feel seen, supported, and comfortable seeking help when they need it.

Take the pledge. Listen with kindness. Help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. https://iwilllisten.namibaltimore.org/how-to-listen/take-the-pledge/